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If you ask thousands of teens around the world, YAL (or young-adult literature, for those of you who aren’t in the know) is where it’s at. One of the biggest YAL successes of all time is the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer, which has inspired crazy amounts of art and (deeply disturbing) fanfiction in the years since its publication.

But this Twilight-inspired endeavor probably isn’t what Meyer had in mind when she sent her famous story out into the world — especially because someone out there will probably give one of these as a gift to their unsuspecting child this holiday season. If you value your child’s mental health, please, please don’t purchase anything from this shop.

Unique holiday gifts are totally cool. These dolls are totally not.

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As you can see, this person took everything that teens find cool about the vamps in Twilight and turned it into nightmare fuel. Nice.

But if vampires aren’t your thing, this zombie child should do the trick.

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Because letting your child know you love them with a doll like this is the best way to spread screwed-up holiday cheer.

This one is supposed to be a punk baby that’s still among the living, but those eyes still say “dead inside” to me.

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“I love you, mama. Also, I used to be dead, but now I’m not.”

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Oh, look! A clown baby. Life sucks.

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If you’re still convinced that ruining your kid’s outlook on life forever would make an amazing holiday gift, be sure to check out these dolls on Etsy. You’ll probably regret it, but I think you already know that.

Doors aren’t usually the most exciting elements of your home. After all, they exist purely for function. But why not have function and cuteness?

That’s the idea behind Etsy user MadeofSundays‘ wall and door decals, which transform boring doors into adorable (a-door-able…get it?) little creatures.

They work on pretty much any kind of door.

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And since they’re decals, you can peel them off without damaging the paint.

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They come in a variety of insanely cute styles!

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And they even have awesome names. This little guy’s called Tofu.

This bear (adoarbly named named Riku) even comes with a buddy.

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Sisi would be the perfect match for me.

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Each sticker is made out of soft vinyl, and can be placed just about anywhere.

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They’re perfect for kids, or for those of us who are still kids at heart.

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And they work on glass, too!

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(via So Super Awesome)

You can see more decal pals in MadeofSundays’ Etsy shop. The precious decor possibilities are endless!

As Halloween rapidly approaches, the scramble for clever costume ideas becomes increasingly frantic. But if you’re still looking, consider getting one of these masks from Wintercroft.

We covered him and his DIY masks last year, and now, he’s back with a new collection of geometric creations. These might be even cooler than his last batch.

Each mask is made with thin cardboard.

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If you want one for yourself, you just have to buy the pattern, download it, and print it out.

After that, you glue the pattern to some thin cardboard, cut it, fold it, and tape it together.

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Old cereal boxes are perfect for this task.

In the end, you’re left with a totally unique mask!

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Since the masks are made out of cardboard, you can customize them to your liking.

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Since Wintercroft’s emergence last year, his mask collection has grown to include 50 items.

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Some of the designs are really complex.

But each one comes with easy instructions, so you’re guaranteed to love it!

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Some of them even come with moving parts.

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Take this elephant trunk, for example. How cool is that?

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This panda is not amused.

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He’s also added some gloves to the collection.

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Depending on how you style them, they can be cute or — like this rabbit — kind of menacing.

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Or in the case of this bearded human face, completely terrifying.

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Wintercroft’s masks can be purchased on Etsy, where you can download the patterns immediately. They only cost seven dollars! If you haven’t figured out your Halloween costume yet and would like to avoid the cheap, store-bought kind, you should definitely give one of these a try.

Everyone wishes they could make super-fancy cookies, but most of us don’t have the patience (or the time, or the expensive equipment, or the general aptitude for baking) to create the gorgeous confections we all love so much.

But now, thanks to one designer and her trusty engraver, you can make the cookies of your dreams with one simple roll.

Warsaw-based designer Zuzia Kozerska creates these engraved rolling pins using local wood.

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The pins come in a variety of patterns, and can even be personalized to order with a name or short message.

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Made of local beech wood and protected with oil, the rolling pins are completely nontoxic, and can be used on cookie dough, pie crust, or fondant. If cooking isn’t your thing, they can also add a little texture to clay projects.

The designs hold up really well on cookies!

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These would be perfect to serve with tea.

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If you were wondering, this is how they’re made.

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The designs themselves may be complex and intricate, but using the roller is anything but. One simple roll will leave you with stunning confectionery creations!

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You can even get a fun-sized rolling pin that features a cute, kid-friendly design.

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Each rolling pin comes with special care instructions that’ll help you keep it in good shape. You can even request a sample cookie with your order so that you can see the result before you take it for a spin. Pick out your favorite from Kozerska’s Etsy shop and start baking!

There’s nothing better than curling up on the couch with your favorite blanket and settling in for a Netflix binge, some Internet surfing, or a little afternoon reading. But if your favorite blanket has seen better days and can no longer comfortably turn you into a human burrito, we suggest checking out these amazing creations by Ohhio.

Ohhio is the company of designer Anna Mo, who creates these super-chunky knit blankets.

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Okay, how comfortable does this blanket look?

The giant knitting not only looks cool, but has the added bonus of making you feel like a miniature version of yourself.

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They come in all kinds of colors, too.

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Shoppers can select the color and size of their blankets on the Etsy page, so they can be tailored to fit anyone’s needs.

These striking blankets can also be used as rugs.

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Or as throws to add a pop of color to your couch.

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We, like, really love them.

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Like really.

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Oh, and Ohhio also makes scarves, hats, and sweaters. They’ll basically have you covered next winter.

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You can choose from a circular infinity scarf like this one, or a traditional wrap-around scarf.

So how does Anna Mo make these without the help of giants, and how can we do the same? Don’t worry, because Mo has you covered there, too. (That was a blanket pun. You’re welcome.)

She also sells balls of yarn, which will require a very large knitting bag.

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And, of course, some appropriately sized knitting needles.

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Here’s Mo sorting out some of her giant yarn.

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In addition to giant knits, Mo’s work also includes regularly sized knits and other textile projects, which you can see on her Instagram account. You can also see more of her work on Facebook and get your shop on by checking out her Etsy page.